Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chukwudi Obiagwu, MD

Interventional Cardiology · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1600 BROOK AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
9407645530
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1245573252 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Obiagwu

Dr. Chukwudi Obiagwu is an interventional cardiology in Wichita Falls, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Obiagwu performed 4,660 Medicare services across 2,905 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Obiagwu received a total of $6,595 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 129 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Obiagwu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX$ $6,595 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,660
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for interventional cardiology
2,905
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~358 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes659$30$80
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)529$61$184
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)510$88$267
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days405$36$200
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month393$36$100
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead375$9$42
Echocardiogram, transthoracic354$136$493
New patient office visit (45-59 min)264$105$403
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity214$38$100
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes102$62$200
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow76$140$484
New patient office visit (30-44 min)73$71$263
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician66$15$56
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect64$54$200
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts55$175$615
EKG interpretation and report53$6$45
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries44$54$206
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan42$61$251
Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet42$20$82
Cardiac catheterization41$178$735
Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist39$136$595
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician38$10$38
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity38$61$163
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional34$19$67
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes33$9$50
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity33$100$330
Coronary stent placement30$396$1,462
Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel17$70$236
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report13$81$276
Heart rhythm recording, analysis, report, review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days12$197$636
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers12$141$473
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
9.1% high complexity
10.1% medium
80.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,595
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,319/year across 5 years
Bottom 41% in TX for interventional cardiology
23
Companies
129
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,396 (97.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$199 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$629
2023
$2,262
2022
$1,390
2021
$489
2020
$1,825

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,643
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,455
Medtronic, Inc.
$678
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$653
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$254
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$245
Inari Medical, Inc.
$211
Surmodics, Inc.
$206
GE HEALTHCARE
$199
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$157
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$152
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$139
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$113
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
ABIOMED
$74
PFIZER INC.
$72
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$42
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Philips North America LLC
$22
ATRICURE, INC.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 57.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $142 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Obiagwu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Obiagwu experienced with management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Obiagwu performed 659 management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Obiagwu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Obiagwu received a total of $6,595 from 23 companies across 129 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Obiagwu's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Obiagwu's average Medicare payment per service is $63. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Obiagwu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →